Portfolio > Dear God

With the Dear God series of still lives I am combining framed fragments of art historical religious images and objects that hold current significance or past religious baggage, to create provocative combinations. Themes of consumerism, individuality, devotion, and sexuality emerge as I play with a curiosity of religious subject matter and reflect on experiences within American Christianity.

Rail Spike, Wood, Bellini Dead Jesus
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Resin Frame
9"x12"
2023
Acorns Nut Wood Over Da Vinci Annunciation Of Mary
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Resin Frame
9"x12"
2022
Iron Gate Over Titian Adam and Eve
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Resin Frame
9"x12"
2021
Oak Leaf Titian Dead Jesus
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Resin Frame
9"x12"
2021
Philodendron Over Malouel Dead Jesus
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, Resin Frame
9"x12"
2021
Dear God (Helleborus)
Oil and Acrylic on Paper Mounted to Panel
6”x8”, Framed Appx 11”x13”
2018
Dear God (Helleborus), Detail
Oil and Acrylic on Paper Mounted to Panel
6”x8”, Framed Appx 11”x13”
2018
Dear God (Cosmo)
Oil and Acrylic on Paper Mounted to Panel
6”x8”, Framed Appx 11”x13”
2018
Dear God (Cosmo), Detail
Oil and Acrylic on Paper Mounted to Panel
6”x8”, Framed Appx 11”x13”
2018